The Punch Bowl
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Punch Bowl is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 7 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AN, in the York local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. York oversees 2,101 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in York is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Punch Bowl?
The Punch Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by York.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Punch Bowl last inspected?
The Punch Bowl was last inspected on 2025-10-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Punch Bowl located?
The Punch Bowl is located at 7 Stonegate, York , YO1 8AN, in the York local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the YO1 postcode area.